Assistant/Associate Professor, Sport Management

Texas A&M University System; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Sport Management. The 3x3 teaching load includes undergraduate courses and a 9-month appointment focused on teaching, scholarship, grantsmanship, service, and student mentorship.

Primary duties center on undergraduate sport management instruction with a commitment to teaching excellence and program growth.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Sport Management or related field; advanced ABD considered.
• Evidence of scholarly activity and teaching excellence.
• Experience with online pedagogy and technology-enabled course delivery.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Sport Management courses; 3x3 (2x3 first year).
• Engage in scholarly activity and grantsmanship; seek external funding.
• Mentor and advise students; participate in service to department and profession.
• Utilize technology for course delivery and online instruction.

Skills

Scholarly activity

Teaching excellence

Course delivery tech

Student mentorship

Online pedagogy

Service involvement

Industry network

Education

Doctorate in Sport Management

ABD considered

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

The Department of Kinesiology in the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Sport Management to begin Fall 2027 (rank will be determined upon qualifications). The position is a 3x3 teaching load (2x3 for the first year). Primary teaching responsibilities will consist of undergraduate courses in Sport Management. The position is a full-time, 9-month appointment that will require teaching, scholarly activity and grantsmanship, service, and student mentorship/advisement. More information about the Department of Kinesiology can be found at: https://www.tamucc.edu/education/departments/kinesiology/Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. State-of-the-art classroom and laboratory buildings, support facilities, and recognized faculty strategically position TAMU-CC to achieve its goal of national and international prominence. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution. The university also proudly competes in NCAA Division I athletics, offering students a dynamic educational experience that combines academic excellence, research, and campus life.**Required Qualifications:****Assistant Rank:*** Earned doctorate degree in Sport Management or related field. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred by the time of appointment* Demonstrated evidence of scholarly activity, or evidence of emerging scholarly activity* Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence, or evidence of emerging teaching excellence* Experience and/or training in utilizing technology for course delivery (e.g., learning management system, online pedagogy).**Associate Rank:*** Earned doctorate degree in Sport Management or related field* Five (5) years of full-time university faculty experience including at least four (4) years in the rank of Assistant Professor. Related professional experience may substitute in rare cases* Demonstrated evidence of scholarly activity, or evidence of emerging scholarly activity* Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence, or evidence of emerging teaching excellence* Experience in utilizing technology for course delivery (e.g., learning management system, online pedagogy).**Preferred Qualifications for** ***EITHER RANK*****:*** Two (2) or more years of experience teaching undergraduate/graduate sport management courses* Effectively teach in a variety of sport management courses, in both the in-person and online modalities* Evidence of high-quality teaching, student mentorship and engagement* Active research agenda in sport management with demonstrated ability to publish in high-quality, high-impact, peer-reviewed journals* Documented success in securing funding* Experience advising and mentoring students* Demonstrated commitment to service at both the institutional and professional levels.* Relevant industry experience with a professional network of contacts.**TO APPLY**: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.phpAll required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.**A completed application will include:*** Letter of application addressing the listed qualifications* Curriculum vitae* Statement of scholarly activity/research statement (maximum length of 2 pages)* Teaching statement (maximum length of 2 pages)* A list of three professional references including names, title, phone numbers, and email addresses (which will be contacted if selected as a finalist)* Optional: evidence of research proficiency (e.g., 1-2 selected re-prints) and/or evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., selected teaching evaluations, course syllabi) .Application Deadline: **November 15th, 2026**Position Start Date: **Fall 2027**For further information contact Search Committee Chair and Program Director: Dr. KC Mayer: [phone]; [e-mail].